Yanjing University
燕京大学
A prestigious academic institution where the protagonist completed his studies and began his professional career in archaeology.
Panjiayuan Antique Market
潘家园
A famous marketplace for antiques and collectibles, known to attract both serious collectors and hopeful treasure hunters.
Beijing
京城
The capital city, serving as the central hub for the protagonist's life and the primary location of his time-travel displacement.
Shanghai
魔都
A major metropolis, often referred to as Magic City, from which Lin Yi traveled to the capital by train.
Britain
英吉利
The country mentioned by Lin Yi as the purported source of his ancestral heirloom.
Houhai
后海
A scenic area in Beijing characterized by its water, willow-lined banks, and traditional courtyard architecture, known for its rich history and imperial legacy.
Shichahai
什刹海
A major district in Beijing consisting of three interconnected lakes; a historical site known for its importance in water transport, commerce, and traditional residence.
Housing Administration Bureau
房管局
The government office where the official transfer of real estate property titles and deeds is processed.
Hong Kong
港岛
A major financial center frequently mentioned as a prime destination for auctioning high-value cultural artifacts.
Taiwan
弯弯
A region known in the antique black market as a place where rare artifacts can be sold for significant sums.
Yellow Skin Tomb
黄皮子坟
A perilous and ancient burial site previously explored by Hu Bayi.
Hundred Eye Cave
百眼窟
A mysterious and dangerous cavernous location mentioned as part of the protagonists' past experiences.
Kunlun Glaciers
昆仑冰川
A treacherous, icy region associated with ancient geological and supernatural mysteries.
Jingjue Ancient City
精绝古城
A legendary, ominous ancient ruined city associated with curses and untold wealth.
Forbidden City
故宫
The former imperial palace located in the capital, serving as a benchmark for grand scale and historical wealth.
Ganggang Village
岗岗营子
A rural settlement and former site of military service known as a potential repository for unearthing ancient pottery and relics.
Hong Kong
香港
A bustling commercial hub representing the external market for high-value antiques.
Wild Man's Valley
野人沟
A treacherous, desolate region known for dangerous wildlife, favored by the protagonists as a prime location for sourcing beastly souls.
France
法兰西
Mentioned as a historical destination where Chinese laborers were stranded during the World Wars.
Moon-Holding Valley
捧月沟
The original name of Wild Man's Valley, once rumored to be the resting place of Jin Dynasty nobility.
Black Wind Pass
黑风口
A historical site where the Mongol army dealt a crushing defeat to the Jin forces, leaving the area haunted by local legends.
Kaifeng
开封城
A significant historical city noted as the prosperous capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, famous for its official kilns and cultural heritage.
Kwantung Army Fortress
关东军要塞
A fortified, clandestine underground military base located within the mountain, containing hidden chambers and dangerous defensive systems.